Pacific knife in mother of pearl inlaid

170,00 €

Made in France

Découvrez un style à part : Splendour of Venice
Delivery time: Between 3 weeks and a month

Description

In the spirit of 18th century Venetian extravagance, this design evokes the exuberance, splendor and eccentricity of this golden age, at a time when goldsmiths vied with each other for audacity and imagination in their creations. The handle is made with inlaid mother-of-pearl, and set in a olive sprigs ferrule, symbol of Peace.

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Materials and style

  • Handle made of mother-of-pearl marquetry, from Pacific shells. On special order, the mother of pearl can be declined in three colors: gold, green and purple.
  • Ferrule in brass, adorned with a olive sprigs decor, symbol of peace. Acheived by the technique of lost wax casting (as used in the art of jewelry and sculpture for the finesse of its details). 33 microns of silver-plated. This weight of silver authorizes the use of the "Poinçon Carré". Quality 1.
  • The sharp blades are forged and tempered by hand, in steel. 

Care

Not dishwasher safe ! The delicate inlay would not resist. 

Size : Table knife 24 cm long, Dessert knife 21 cm long
Weight : +/- 55 g per table size